D.O.A.
“Someone poisoned Dexter Cornell. He's got to find out who. He's got to find out why. He's got to find out now. In 24 hours, he'll be Dead On Arrival.”
Dexter Cornell, an English Professor becomes embroiled in a series of murders involving people around him. Dexter has good reason to want to find the murderer but hasn't much time. He finds help and comfort from one of his student, Sydney Fuller.
Where to watch D.O.A. in United States
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| United States | Criterion Channel, Hoopla | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Hoopla | — |
About D.O.A.
D.O.A. is a 1988 English-language mystery and thriller film directed by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton. The cast is led by Dennis Quaid, Meg Ryan, Charlotte Rampling. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Hoopla.
D.O.A. was produced by Touchstone Pictures, Bigelow Productions, and Laura Ziskin Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 18, 1988, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $13 million worldwide.
- Director
- Annabel Jankel, Rocky Morton
- Writers
- Charles Edward Pogue, Clarence Greene, Russell Rouse
- Release date
- March 18, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $13 million
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, Bigelow Productions, Laura Ziskin Productions
D.O.A. cast & crew
D.O.A. was directed by Annabel Jankel and Rocky Morton and written by Charles Edward Pogue, Clarence Greene, and Russell Rouse.
The cast features Dennis Quaid as Dexter Cornell, Meg Ryan as Sydney Fuller, Charlotte Rampling as Mrs. Fitzwaring, Daniel Stern as Hal Petersham, Jane Kaczmarek as Gail Cornell, and Christopher Neame as Bernard.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Chaz Jankel, cinematography is by Yuri Neyman, and it was produced by Laura Ziskin and Ian Sander.
Is D.O.A. worth watching?
D.O.A. holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 222 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy mystery and thriller, D.O.A. is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch D.O.A.
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Cast of D.O.A.
Dennis Quaid
Dexter Cornell
Meg Ryan
Sydney Fuller
Charlotte Rampling
Mrs. Fitzwaring
Daniel Stern
Hal Petersham
Jane Kaczmarek
Gail Cornell
Christopher Neame
Bernard
Robin Johnson
Cookie Fitzwaring
Robert Knepper
Nicholas Lang
Jay Patterson
Graham Corey
Brion James
Detective Ulmer
Jack Kehoe
Detective Brockton
Elizabeth Arlen
Elaine Wells
D.O.A. — FAQs
▸Where can I watch D.O.A. in United States?
D.O.A. is streaming on Criterion Channel, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is D.O.A. on Criterion Channel?
Yes — D.O.A. is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is D.O.A. in?
D.O.A. is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is D.O.A.?
D.O.A. runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is D.O.A. rated?
D.O.A. is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 222 ratings.
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